A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 999772 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999834 epoch_slot_no: 6234 block_no: 999724 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2018-05-13 08:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x357a4f353a382bea58f124fb31ab817c4fd41733fe602c6374520b96a37beef9Block Operator
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